Bitter Herbs Organic Herbal Tincture

HERBAL TINCTURES

GI Gentle

Bitter Herbs Organic Herbal Tincture

Bitter herbs are traditionally utilized to stimulate digestion, increase digestive enzymes and stomach acid, and reduce bloating and indigestion.* Bitters Gentle Tincture is a combination liquid herbal extract made from organic and fair-trade certi ed herbs and designed for longer term use than our other Bitters Tincture. This formula is customized for those sensitive individuals with digestive diseases that need a gentler approach. Bitters Gentle Tincture contains dandelion, artichoke, chamomile, marshmallow root, wormwood, and ginger. Even though this is a milder bitters tincture than many other commercial preparations, all bitters tinctures are still contraindicated in people with excess stomach acid and those with peptic ulcers. This all-natural liquid concentrate is free from sugar, ca eine, arti cial sweeteners, and arti cial preservatives.

About the Formula -Dandelion (Taraxacum o cinalis) Though considered an annoying weed by many, dandelion provides many medicinal and culinary uses often overlooked by gardeners! Herbalists use dandelion as a diuretic, bitter, digestive stimulant, and nutritive tonic for the whole body, in particular the liver and kidneys. The entire plant has bene cial traits: leaves, root, and ower. Dandelion root is included here for its bitter properties. The root demonstrates choleretic and cholagogue action, in other words, stimulating liver and gall bladder function. Taraxacum is also protective of liver function in situations where the liver could be damaged due to toxic exposure. Dandelion is a slow-acting and gentle herb.*

-Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a bitter plant that is thought to stimulate digestion and normalize the appetite.* Artichoke also supports liver function and reduces gas and bloating after meals. It is often used to improve indigestion, otherwise known as "functional dyspepsia." Artichoke appears to be particularly helpful in patients who have reduced bile production. Artichoke has also been studied in combination with other herbs to help promote gastric motility: that is, increasing stomach emptying after meals.

-Chamomile (Matricaria) is a relaxing herb that toni es the nervous system and the digestive tract. This mild-tasting ower has been used to alleviate pain, anxiety, nausea, GERD, the e ects of chronic stress, and more. Chamomile protects the stomach lining from injury by noxious substances, conferring healing bene ts on the gastric mucosa. According to traditional herbal usage, chamomile promotes optimal digestion and is used for a variety of digestive disorders like colic, diarrhea, gastritis, indigestion, and heartburn.* Chamomile may have a stabilizing e ect on blood sugar and therefore on appetite.*

- Marshmallow (Althea o cinalis) root is native to Europe and naturalized to the USA. Althea has a long history of internal and topical use, possessing demulcent, emollient, and expectorant properties. Marshmallow root is soothing to in amed tissues in cases of ulcers, heartburn, diarrhea, sore throats, spasmodic coughs, and in ammatory bowel disease.* This mucilaginous root is included in the Bitters Gentle

Tincture to protect the digestive mucous membranes from in ammation and ulceration.*

- Wormwood (Artemesia absinthium) is a shrub that grows in Europe, North Africa, western Asia, and North America. Its leaves,

owers, and essential oil have all been used medicinally by herbalists. Wormwood is traditionally classi ed as a bitter to stimulate digestion and relieve intestinal spasms. It has been taken in combination with other herbs to treat the abdominal discomfort and cramping that accompany Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Its bitter constituents include absinthin and anabsinthin which stimulate gall bladder function. - Ginger root is used in cooking and also medicinally. Ginger is traditionally thought to stimulate digestion and increase digestive juices. Ginger is an antioxidant and may be helpful for reducing gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, and intestinal spasms.

Suggested use: start with 5 drops mixed in 4 teaspoons of water taken 15 minutes before meals. Dose may be increased to 10 drops if desired. If you have gastritis, re ux (GERD), or are taking acid blocking medications, start with once a day dosing for a few days then gradually increase if needed, under the direction of your doctor.

Warning: Not for use in individuals with excess stomach acid or duodenal ulcers. If you have gastritis, gastric (stomach) ulcers, GERD, Crohn's disease, or other bowel disease, please consult your health care practitioner before taking this or any herbal product. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Not for use in infants or children under the age of 6. Consult your healthcare practitioner for use in children.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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